The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.

James Monroe

Best Evil Form Government

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A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

James Monroe

Fatigue Flattery Great Little

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By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry, artillery, and cavalry.

James Monroe

Artillery Cavalry Department Estimated

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Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.

James Monroe

Constant Ill Preparation Stimulus

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At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country.

James Monroe

Cause Condition Country Existence

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By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole of the land within the limits of the State of Ohio, and to a part of that in the Michigan Territory and of the State of Indiana.

James Monroe

Been Has Been Indian Indiana

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I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis.

James Monroe

Basis Continue France Friendly

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If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of a people so prosperous and happy.

James Monroe

Ancient Example Find Gigantic

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It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising their sovereignty.

James Monroe

Become Corrupt Degenerate Exercising

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National honor is the national property of the highest value.

James Monroe

Highest Honor National Property

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Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.

James Monroe

Commence Complete Did Ever

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Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!

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Country House Lack Liberty

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Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.

James Monroe

Change Essential Europe Experienced

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The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South America still continues, without any prospect of its speedy termination.

James Monroe

America Any Between Civil

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The great increase of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect, and in no quarter will it be so sensibly felt as in those in contemplation.

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Alone Contemplation Effect Felt

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The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of the public revenue.

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Been Made Payments Productive

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The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.

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Advantage Best Lands Nation

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The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals, and whether the attack be made by Spain herself or by those who abuse her power, its obligation is not the less strong.

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Abuse Alike Among Attack

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To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.

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Character Free Free People Impose

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It was by one Union that we achieved our independence and liberties, and by it alone can they be maintained.

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Achieved Alone Independence Liberties

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Absurdity King Power Without

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It is the knowledge that all men have weaknesses and that many have vices that makes government necessary.

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Government Knowledge Makes Many

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The principles and passions of men are always the same and lead to the same result, varying only according to the circumstances in which they are placed.

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According Always Circumstances Lead

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"19 James Monroe Quotes & Sayings

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.

James Monroe

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

James Monroe

By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry, artillery, and cavalry.

James Monroe

James Monroe

At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country.

James Monroe

By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole of the land within the limits of the State of Ohio, and to a part of that in the Michigan Territory and of the State of Indiana.

James Monroe

I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis.

James Monroe

If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of a people so prosperous and happy.

James Monroe

It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising their sovereignty.

James Monroe

National honor is the national property of the highest value.

James Monroe

Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.

James Monroe

Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!

James Monroe

Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.

James Monroe

The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South America still continues, without any prospect of its speedy termination.

James Monroe

The great increase of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect, and in no quarter will it be so sensibly felt as in those in contemplation.

James Monroe

The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of the public revenue.

James Monroe

The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.

James Monroe

The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals, and whether the attack be made by Spain herself or by those who abuse her power, its obligation is not the less strong.

James Monroe

To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.

James Monroe

It was by one Union that we achieved our independence and liberties, and by it alone can they be maintained.

James Monroe

James Monroe

It is the knowledge that all men have weaknesses and that many have vices that makes government necessary.

James Monroe

The principles and passions of men are always the same and lead to the same result, varying only according to the circumstances in which they are placed.

James Monroe

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